Why Private Equity Is Buying Home Services Companies in 2026: The Recurring-Revenue Roll-Up Math
Private equity is buying home services companies in 2026 because the sector combines everything sponsors want: recurring service-agreement revenue (35-50% at platform scale), wildly fragmented markets (30,000+ US operators in HVAC alone), high margins on maintenance work, and immediate multiple arbitrage. Buy platforms at 7-9x EBITDA, bolt on add-ons at 4-6x, compress the blended multiple. […]
How to Sell an HVAC Business to Private Equity
How to Sell an HVAC Business to Private Equity Quick Answer HVAC businesses typically sell for 3x to 5x SDE when they have strong recurring revenue from maintenance contracts, clean financials, and documented operations. Private equity buyers prioritize stable service income, professional management teams, and customer relationships that support predictable cash flow and upsell opportunities […]
Middle Market Deal Sourcing: Where the Best Opportunities Hide
Middle Market Deal Sourcing: Where the Best Opportunities Hide Updated June 25, 2026 by the CT Acquisitions research desk. Voice gates: zero dashes, zero filler. Middle market deal sourcing is the work of finding businesses worth $5 million to $100 million in enterprise value before a competitive auction sets the price. The acquirers who win […]
How Private Equity Sources Small Businesses No One Else Sees in 2026: The $1M-$10M EBITDA Sourcing Channels
PE deal sourcing in the lower middle market: how 76+ firms find proprietary deals at $1M-$10M EBITDA. The channels (Sourcescrub, Grata, broker network), the metrics, and what they pay.
The Top Private Equity Firms Every Owner Should Know in 2026: Apollo, Blackstone, KKR, Carlyle, Thoma Bravo, Vista, and the Rest
The Top Private Equity Firms Every Owner Should Know in 2026: Apollo, Blackstone, KKR, Carlyle, Thoma Bravo, Vista, and the Rest The best private equity firms in 2026 combine institutional capital with deep operating playbooks, and the top tier (Apollo, Blackstone, KKR, Carlyle, Thoma Bravo, Vista Equity, CVC, Bain Capital, Hellman and Friedman, Advent International) […]
Private Equity Exit Strategies: How Investors Plan Returns
Discover effective private equity exit strategies in our Ultimate Guide. Learn how investors plan returns and maximize value
Private Equity Deal Flow: How to Turn Conversations Into Closings
Transform your private equity deal flow with our comprehensive Ultimate Guide. Learn how to eliminate noise and focus on thesis-aligned, founder-led opportunities.
PE Investment Opportunities: Where Capital Is Moving Next
Unlock PE investment opportunities in the US with our curated Buyer’s Guide. Find thesis-aligned, founder-led businesses for efficient acquisition.
The Deal Origination Process: A Step-by-Step 2026 Sourcing Playbook for PE and Buy-Side Investors
The PE deal origination process — 5 sourcing channels, conversion rates, and the funnel math that produces 1 close per 1,000 prospects. 76+ active buyers, no fees.